News 12 Staff

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Feb 4, 2024, 7:09 AM

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The victim of a fatal stabbing that occurred Saturday in Melrose has been identified as 32-year-old Baraquiel Castela.

Police say a 911 call led officers to discover Castela with stab wounds in his neck on East 153rd Street at around 4 a.m.

Police say he was transported to Lincoln Hospital and pronounced dead.

Police have also released an image of a man they believe to be a suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.